Lady of Skye

by Patricia Cabot and Marcia Evanick

Book Overview

Dr. Reilly Stanton, eighth Marquis of Stillworth, must mend his injured pride by proving himself a hero -- and not a drunken wastrel, as his former fiance e claimed. Against all sane advice, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0743410270
• ISBN13: 9780743410274
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Pocket Books
• Length: 452 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.1" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Totally delightful

I am new to this author but what a wonderful discovery! This book goes into my ‘read whenever you want cheering up’ pile. Adorable hero who is a man, not a caricature, and ditto for the heroine. An unusual background story and lots of sly humor ( the diary entry relating to Byrons foot had me laughing out loud!). And love scenes that were sensual but never crude. Don’t miss this one. This joins the ranks of the best from Heyer and Chase.

A delightful, joyful ride with very amusing people

The plot for this book may not be intricate, but Ms. Cabot's writing style, the characters, the romance make it one of the better escape books. Certainly equal to Ms. Cabot's other books which are all must-reads. Lady of Skye may have some historical flaws in it (who cares, really) but the witty, bouncy dialogue and the delightful characterisations of the main protagonists as well as the secondary players put a smile on my lips throughout the book. I was very sad to see it end and even sadder since there are no more Patricia Cabot books left for me to read. During a difficult, miserable economy and a stressful job, books like these lift me up and out and the escape, though momentary, is welcome. I don't know why everyone didn't love this book. I guess that's what makes horse racing - a difference of opinion.

Witty and entertaining. A must read

After reading Cabot's recommended book "Educating Caroline", I was anxious to read more by this author-"Lady of Skye" proved to be as witty and entertaining as I had hoped. Not being a romance reader, I proceeded with caution as I took on this book. Cabot has managed to take a genre of writing and give it a life of her own. Her female characters are equally intelligent, independant and sexual to the male characters. The dialogue is sharp and the circumstances of the romantic interactions leave the reader wanting more. Cabot has mastered the skill of making these usually dull stories into ones of high humor and social commentary. While this book is considered a historical romance the characters could just as easily be our friends, neighbors or lovers (one could only hope!) While Cabot has not turned me into a romance reader-She has turned me into a Patricia Cabot fan. I look forward to her furture publications.

Get a babysitter...

I just love Patricia Cabot's books. She never fails to deliver a great, rolicking adventure with warm, delightful characters, and in Lady of Skye she might have outdone herself. If you are looking for a book to read slowly, over time, this is not the one--once you start learning about Brenna and Reilly, you won't be able to tear yourself away from their company until you've reached the last page. Definitely a keeper!

A must read for anyone who enjoys characters with spirit

Cabot has again proven that her characters are more than just pretty faces. She has redefined the romance genre by allowing her characters to be thinking, feeling, intellegent and progressive. Lady of Sky is a no holds barred tale of suspense, humor, and social commentary, beautifully woven through the lives of the most colorful characters to come about in a long time.Here's to Cabot and her endless supply of ideas.